Page 193 of I Can't Even Think Straight

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certain things he told me,

he seemed like

he needed more friends.”

“You were never friends

with Obi to begin with,” Matt says.

“I don’t see any problem

with Obi’s behavior at the moment.

You’re begging it with him now

because you feel bad for how it ended.

Obi doesn’t wanna be friends

with you, or with any of us.”

“That’s a bit harsh,” I reply.

Matt puts a hand on my knee.

“You can disagree with me,

but here’s how I see it:

Obi only invited me and Vass

to his house to be polite,

and to get us on side,

but ultimately to get you

into his bedroom.

I don’t know, Kai.

At least Obi didn’t ghost you

after you told him

you didn’t wanna keep seeing him.

He still replies to your texts.

Give him a break.

Maybe you’ll be friends one day.

But maybe right now he’s upset.

Maybe he’s too polite to ask you

to leave him alone.”

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